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The View from The Shard: A Sky-High Perspective on London

By Sara Branson, Posted on 16 Feb, 2023 at 03:12 pm

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From a height of 288 meters, London offers an unparalleled view of the city. In this blog post, we look at some of the most interesting aspects of London from The Shard - including its history, architecture, and current day attractions. 

 

The View from The Shard

At 1,000 feet in the air, Londoners can enjoy a 360-degree view of the capital from The Shard. Opened in May 2013, the observation tower is London's newest landmark and one of its most popular tourist attractions.From The Shard, visitors can see all of London's famous landmarks - Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and more - as well as the surrounding countryside.

Plus, on a clear day you can even see France and Belgium. The views from The Shard are definitely worth taking in - whether you're a tourist looking for some impressive photo opportunities or just someone who wants to take a break from city life and get a little perspective on everything going on below.

 

Conclusions

If you're looking for a unique photo opportunity, look no further than The Shard. Located at the top of One London Bridge Street, this landmark offers stunning views of the cityscape below. Whether you are catching a sunset over the River Thames or admiring Big Ben from high up in the clouds, there is nowhere else like it in London.

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